In-Wall
265-LS
High performance in-wall with dual 6 1/2-inch drivers.
20 7/8" H x 8 7/8" W x 3 1/2" D
53.02cm H x 22.54cm W x 8.89cm D
$49995each
265-LS
There is very little that separates the Vanishing® 265-LS, performance-wise, from our flagship LSi and LSiM Series of traditional loudspeakers. The inclusion of the awesome ring radiator tweeter, for one, means this is a built-in loudspeaker that delivers the kind of pinpoint details and realistic imaging that only traditional loudspeakers are supposed to produce. Now you can get that kind of performance in a loudspeaker that virtually disappears into your decor. Use the 265-LS as the basis for a stealth home theater system, or a hidden two-channel stereo array. This is the architectural ideal of hidden high performance loudspeakers.
Superior 3-Way Performance
For big, full range dynamic audio, with no visible speaker boxes, you need the power and potential of an in-wall 3-way speaker that includes Polk’s patented PowerPort® bass venting system, like the 265-LS. Easy to install, you can build a complete high performance audio system that blends seamlessly into your décor. Tailor the performance to suit your room environment with superior audio controls to guarantee the most spectacular sound. At this performance level, Vanishing® LS is the best value in today’s hottest style of custom installed loudspeaker.
Vanishing 265-LS Features:
Vanishing Series built-in speakers feature our exclusive wafer-thin Sheer-Grille™, a magnetically-secured grille that protrudes only 7mm from its surroundings. Sheer-Grilles have nearly transparent, ultra-small perfs, and are acoustically inert, for dynamic, unimpeded sound and more uniform coverage, even in larger rooms.
Painted to match your décor, Vanishing Series built-in speakers are virtually indistinguishable from their surroundings.
Enhanced, reengineered ring radiator tweeters extend top-end response for incredible details and realistic imaging.
Reflective surfaces in rooms can make sound brighter and cause image distortion. Engaging the Vanishing reflective room compensation feature (by selecting the low setting) lowers the tweeter level to compensate for reflective surfaces. Vanishing reflective room compensation is a custom audio control that cuts the level only in the 4-5kHz range, exactly where reflectivity destroys sound quality. Outside this narrow 1kHz band, the tweeter retains its detailed and accurate high frequency response, for no loss of realistic musical details.
Vanishing Series LS speakers are timbre-matched to Polk LSi speakers to insure utterly seamless blending from speaker to speaker in systems that combine traditional and built-in speakers.
If positioning limitations demand that your loudspeakers be installed closer than 2 feet from side walls, the proximity of the surface can result in a response bump between 50 and 200Hz. This can create boomy sound. The Vanishing wall distance toggle switch is a custom audio control that adjusts the crossover to flatten response and tune out boominess, without sacrificing deep bass response, for more lifelike sound and more flexible placement.
PowerPort bass venting is Polk’s patented design for smoothly transitioning the air flow from the port into your listening area, eliminating turbulence and distortion, for bigger, more efficient, deep bass impact.
Easy one-cut, drop-in installation puts built-in audio within reach, with Perfect Fit templates, a precision flange, and (available) pre-construction brackets; achieve secure, vibration-free efficiency with a simple turn of the patented Rotating Cam system.
All Polk products are made using the best materials and the most advanced manufacturing techniques. They pass the industry’s most exhaustive quality tests, including drop testing, extreme signal response and UV & salt exposure testing. Polk loudspeakers are built to perform for a lifetime.
Driver Complement | |
|---|---|
| Tweeter | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Diameter | 1" (2.54cm) |
| Type | Dynamic Balance ring radiator tweeter |
| Mid / Woofer | |
| Quantity | 2 |
| Diameter | 6 1/2" (16.51cm) |
| Type | Dynamic Balance aerated polypropylene cone and rubber surround |
Electrical | |
|---|---|
| Total Frequency Response | 28Hz-33kHz |
| Upper -3dB Limit | 29 kHz |
| Lower -3dB Limit | 41 Hz |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Efficiency | 91 dB |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 10-200 watts per channel |
| Inputs | Gold-plated spring-loaded posts |
Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Cut-Out Width | 7 1/4" (18.41cm) |
| Cut-Out Height | 19 3/16" (48.74cm) |
| Height | 20 7/8" (53.02cm) |
| Width | 8 7/8" (22.54cm) |
| Mounting Depth (includes 1/2" drywall) | 3" (7.62cm) |
| Pre-Construction Bracket | PB LC265i |
| Overall Depth | 3 1/2" (8.89cm) |
| Product Weight (each) | 9 pounds |
Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Unit of Measure | each |
| Total Shipping Weight | 11.6 pounds |
Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Speaker Warranty | Lifetime |
Specifications, dimensions and features subject to change without notice. For more information call us at 1-800-377-7655 (USA and Canada). Outside of North America call +1 (410) 358-3600.
Center
Surrounds
Subwoofer(s)
265-LS Media
265-LS Literature
Want to know more? Want to dig just a little deeper to learn about this product? Here's a list of source material that will give more detail, other perspectives, and answer questions you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where do in-wall and in-ceiling speakers go?
- Why are my speakers distorting and popping?
- What's the best way to install in-wall or in-ceiling speakers?
- What wire should I get? What gauge?
- How do I choose between all the different home audio speakers?
- What floorstanding speakers match in-wall speakers?
- How long is the warranty on Polk loudspeakers?
- How do I obtain service for my loudspeakers?
- The Challenges of Custom Installation (PDF)
- Are you looking for a Performance Enclosure for your in-wall product?
